new work
Bianca Nemelc (USA, 1991)
The Messenger (2026)
Bianca Nemelc is a figurative artist based in New York City. Through her work, she explores themes of identity, heritage, and belonging, drawing inspiration from her diverse cultural background and personal experiences.
Reflection by Clarice Gargard
Alongside Bianca Nemelc’s new artwork, starting from July 1, STRAAT presents an audio reflection by journalist, documentary filmmaker, and writer Clarice Gargard. Drawing on themes of nature, ancestry, inheritance, and identity, she shares her perspective on the artwork and the stories it brings together.
In 2025, Gargard published Na verzet komt (r)evolutie (After resistance comes (r)evolution): Ten Paths Toward a New World, a book that invites readers to spark both a personal and societal (r)evolution.